Sleep hormone may shield kidneys during antibiotic treatment

NCT ID NCT05084196

First seen Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tests whether melatonin, a common sleep aid, can prevent kidney damage caused by the antibiotic vancomycin in hospitalized patients. Researchers will give melatonin or a placebo to 300 adults aged 18 to 75 who need vancomycin for at least three days. The goal is to see if melatonin reduces the risk of acute kidney injury, a serious side effect of this antibiotic.

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  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

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    New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States

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  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

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    Somerville, New Jersey, 08876, United States

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